Free exhibition guide

The Bombasphères exhibition returns to Paris with more than 60 street artists

A new and second edition of the Bombasphères art fair! For its return to Paris, the event is doubling up and taking place in two stages, with the first part scheduled at a bar in the city center on December 5, 6 and 13, 2026. Here’s more about this second edition of the Bombasphères art fair, which is expected to welcome more than 60 street artists.

Jeanne Marcel: Landscapes, Flowers and Beach Scenes at the Galerie du Vert Galant — Last Few Days

Artist Jeanne Marcel brings together 25 paintings and a selection of 70 watercolors at the Galerie du Vert Galant, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, from October 23 to 30, 2026. Titled “Les Tableaux de Jeanne,” the exhibition features landscapes, flowers and beach scenes.

Licea: a free solo exhibition by the street artist at a gallery in Paris’s 10th arrondissement

A painter, illustrator and muralist, French artist Licea is taking over the Nature Forte gallery this fall. Visit from November 6 to 21, 2026, to discover her new solo exhibition, “On the Edge of Our Memories: When Fragments of Urban Life Take Root in Wild Memory,” free of charge.

Boards to be solidaire 2026: When street artists lend their support to Secours populaire

The fifth edition of “Boards to be solidaire” is here! This exhibition and auction, presented by Secours Populaire Île-de-France and Urban Signature, returns this fall to Agnès b.’s headquarters in Paris’s 10th arrondissement. Join us from Tuesday, November 17 to Thursday, November 19, 2026, to discover and admire more than 100 longboards customized by street artists, free of charge, with proceeds benefiting Secours populaire.

The street artist Sax presents a free Land Art exhibition at the Fondation Eugène Napoléon

The free exhibition "Imprints" by SAX brings together painting, photography, and Land Art at the Fondation Eugène Napoléon, a little-known heritage site in Paris's 12th arrondissement, to be discovered from October 29 to November 1, 2026. Three good reasons to go!

At 19M, this free fashion exhibition unveils the secrets behind Maison Michel’s hats.

Behind a beret, a boater, or a capeline lie hours of work and skills handed down through generations. From September 23 to December 13, 2026, the 19M will host a free exhibition dedicated to Maison Michel, inviting the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of hatmaking.

Théo Mercier and Thomas Houseago: the two artists on show at Reiffers Art Initiatives – our photos

Reiffers Art Initiatives shines a spotlight on a new duo of contemporary artists. Head to Paris’s 17th arrondissement to discover the singular artistic worlds of British sculptor Thomas Houseago and French artist Théo Mercier in a free joint exhibition not to be missed, running from October 23 to December 12, 2026.

Bowie – Inspiration, Fascination, Génération: a free exhibition at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux

David Bowie would have turned 80 in 2027. To mark the occasion, a host of events have been announced in the United States and Europe. In the capital, tributes to the visionary artist are getting under way a little early with a free, one-of-a-kind group exhibition at the Blancs Manteaux. Titled “Bowie – Inspiration, Fascination, Generation,” the installation invites contemporary artists to engage freely with the legacy David Bowie left behind. Here’s more.

A free, creative exhibition to discover during the MJM Graphic Design school's open house.

Want to discover tomorrow’s creative talents? On March 12 and 13, 2027, MJM Graphic Design School opens its doors to the public in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, hosting a free showcase of its students’ work. A day out for anyone curious about design and visual arts, and for those considering a career in the creative fields.

Sow Our Resistances: A freely accessible, advocacy-focused exhibition to explore at the Maif Social Club

Contemporary artists envision fairer, more sustainable futures through the exhibition Semons nos résistances. Free to visit at the Maif Social Club from October 17, 2026 to July 24, 2027.

Art Basel Paris 2026: Alice Diop and Miu Miu Take Over the Palais d’Iéna — Performance Schedule

On the occasion of Art Basel Paris 2026, Miu Miu takes over the Palais d’Iéna with Geste de Consolation, Alice Diop’s first solo exhibition, running from October 21 to 25. A free event at the crossroads of disciplines, where genres mingle. Discover the program of readings and performances.

Paris/Berlin Encounters 2026: Cinema and Contemporary Art in Paris

From November 23 to 29, 2026, the Paris/Berlin International Encounters bring together cinema and contemporary art in Paris. Public admission is free.

Art Basel 2026: a quirky menagerie settles in at the Petit Palais, the free exhibition unfolds

The Petit Palais hosts a free, offbeat contemporary art exhibition from October 20 to 25, 2026, as part of Art Basel Paris’s off-site programming. Dash over to discover these adorable works!

Art Basel Paris 2026: Contemporary artworks line Winston Churchill Avenue

Winston Churchill Avenue—the artery that separates the Petit and Grand Palais—will become an open-air museum from October 20 to 25, 2026, as part of Art Basel Paris’ artistic program. Discover this year’s selected works on an unconventional stroll.

Art Basel 2026: an installation exploring memory at the Chapelle des Petits-Augustins in Paris

La Chapelle des Petits-Augustins des Beaux-Arts de Paris participates in the 2026 edition of Art Basel Paris, presenting a free, off-site installation that the public can explore at will from October 20 to 25, 2026.

Palais de Tokyo offers free admission on October 21 and 22, 2026: new exhibitions to discover

Palais de Tokyo opens its new exhibitions for free on Wednesday, October 21, from noon to 10 p.m., and on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. No advance booking required—discover the season “Tous les feux, les fleurs” ahead of a public vernissage on Thursday evening starting at 9 p.m.

Free street-art festival at La Poste du Louvre 2026: the program

The street art and contemporary art festival at La Poste du Louvre is returning for its fourth edition, free of charge, from November 14 to 22, 2026 in the 1st arrondissement. It features a 350-square-meter exhibition, live painting in the courtyard, and opportunities to meet the artists. Here’s everything you need to know.

Martin Parr at Saint Laurent: the free photo exhibition where self-deprecating humor takes center stage

British photographer Martin Parr flips the script and aims the lens at himself at Saint Laurent Montaigne in Paris. From October 15, 2026 to January 13, 2027, the Autoportrait exhibition gathers his most offbeat souvenir images, from costumes to kitschy sets and neatly framed self-deprecation.

Hélène Fauquet: Vivresse — bubbles, shells and photography at Lafayette Anticipations — our photos

Hélène Fauquet presents Vivresse, a photography and sculpture exhibition on the top floor of Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, running from October 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Straddling the line between image and object, her work questions perception, materiality, and the transformation of forms — a visit that invites viewers to see the surroundings and their motifs in a new light.

Yu Nishimura: the Towards the Sea exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations

Japanese artist Yu Nishimura presents the exhibition Towards the Sea at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, from October 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. This first institutional solo exhibition in France brings together around fifty works focused on landscape, memory, and the sea.